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European Stocks Falter
On Dour Economic News

European stocks closed lower Tuesday after a downbeat economic prediction by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development weighed on markets.

The OECD said it expects the second half of the year to show a contraction in gross domestic product for its 30 member countries -- the first decline in 20 years. But it gave some hope, saying the slump should be short-lived.